How much are property taxes in Knox Township, IN?
Homeowners in Knox Township, IN pay a median of $1,138 (±$495) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
That is about 0.6% of the median home value of $201,700.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $1,138 (±$495)
- Share of median value
- 0.6%
Real estate taxes in Knox Township against Jay County, its state and the nation
| Knox Township | Jay County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $1,138 (±$495) | $707 (±$57) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | — | $713 (±$53) | $1,698 (±$11) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | — | $689 (±$140) | $1,451 (±$14) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $201,700 (±$46,635) | $117,500 (±$7,058) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
In Knox Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jay County ($707).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
In Jay County, Knox Township ranks 4 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 780 of 1,563.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Knox Township
The median tax ($1,138) is 0.6% of the median home value ($201,700).
Across Jay County the same ratio is 0.6%.
Across Indiana it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Knox Township have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $102,800 (±$87,460) | $201,700 (±$46,635) | +96.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,279 (±$355) | $1,480 (±$438) | +15.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median real estate taxes in places near Knox Township
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Township | — | $1,138 (±$495) | — |
| Pennville | 4.0 mi | $369 (±$62) | Lower |
| Dunkirk | 4.7 mi | $477 (±$128) | Lower |
| Greene Township (Jay County) | 5.1 mi | $975 (±$806) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Blackford County) | 5.2 mi | $900 (±$467) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Jay County) | 6.0 mi | $573 (±$359) | Not measurably different |
| Redkey | 6.1 mi | $638 (±$161) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Jay County) | 6.4 mi | $543 (±$97) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Jay County) | 7.7 mi | $1,086 (±$315) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pennville, IN ($369), Dunkirk, IN ($477), Richland Township (Jay County), IN ($543).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Jay County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Township (Jay County) | $1,760 (±$741) |
| 2 | Noble Township (Jay County) | $1,435 (±$457) |
| 3 | Pike Township (Jay County) | $1,176 (±$224) |
| 4 | Knox Township | $1,138 (±$495) |
| 5 | Jefferson Township (Jay County) | $1,086 (±$315) |
| 6 | Bearcreek Township | $1,083 (±$325) |
| 7 | Greene Township (Jay County) | $975 (±$806) |
| 8 | Wayne Township (Jay County) | $648 (±$64) |
| 9 | Redkey | $638 (±$161) |
| 10 | Portland | $581 (±$63) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Jay County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Knox Township
How much are property taxes in Knox Township?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Knox Township, IN is $1,138 (±$495) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Knox Township?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 0.6% of the median home value in Knox Township, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Knox Township higher than in Jay County?
In Knox Township, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Jay County ($707).
It is not measurably different from Indiana ($1,614).
It is lower than the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Jay County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Jay County, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Knox township, Jay County, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Knox township, Jay County, Indiana (county subdivision:40356, in state:18 county:075).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .